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Getaway House - Great Value 5 mins walk to beach - Family friendly holiday home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Getaway House - Great Value 5 mins walk to beach - Family friendly holiday home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

Q: Where is Getaway House - Great Value 5 mins walk to beach - Family friendly holiday home located?

This family-friendly Gold Coast vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mermaid Beach and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. The Star Gold Coast is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away. Broadbeach South Light Rail Station is 26 minutes by foot.

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Jan 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid on Markeri

Great location! Short walk to great food & the beach! Pool is perfect for the kids too!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alecia W.

Apr 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay

Wendy was an amazing host! She was incredibly helpful every step of the way! The house was fantastic! Perfect for what we needed! Excellent location! Felt like home!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tash S.

Jun 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again!

Thank you Wendy for a wonderful stay. It was a perfect getaway for our family and the location was amazing - so close to walk down to the beach or grab a few things at the supermarket to do a cook up. Very spacious with ample room for multiple family members and it was lovely to relax by the pool with the great weather. Wendy was responsive and lovely to deal with. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Oct 16, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip away

Property was as described, host Wendy was fabulous to communicate with, excellent location, the only downside we encountered was the cleanliness was not up to standard. Linen was perfect however the floors and showers were not clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Aug 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wendy was very helpful and responsive. Travellers looking for a pool should be aware that the pool is not heated, it was not usable during our trip due to being too cold, (July) the sea was actually warmer. It may sound obvious as it is brisbane’s winter when we visited, but the pool is listed on Vrbo for searches and we booked the house specifically because it had a private kpool. If it is not usable for half the year, I think this needs to be mentioned in the listing on Vrbo. So If a pool is one of your main criteria, just double check it is going to be usable for your trip and big enough for your needs. It would be great for small children and for adults to take a cooling dip in the Aussie summer.We’ve had a fantastic time at the house though, Netflix and prime video available of the smart tvs and good WiFi We would definitely come back and stay again. When they finish the G-Link Tram works, it will be fantastic for easy connection to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise and Burleigh heads.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny M.

Sep 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This property was close to shops and the beach. It is located on a through road which is busy during the day but fairly quiet at night. It was difficult to get on street parking. The house had a lovely pool which was well used by the family, overlooked by a great patio with a bbq. A gas bottle was provided but it was running a little low. There were plenty of towels provided, some pool noodles and lounges and even sunscreen. The rear garden was basic and unmown. The bin area was a little untidy. Inside had a lovely beach vibe and was a great relaxing family space. There was plenty of comfortable seating provided and the kitchen was well stocked with basic groceries, cookware, wine glasses etc. There were a couple of maintenance issues, eg. loose skirting boards, dishwasher left some dishes with residue, no body wash in main bathroom, of the 2 hairdryers 1 wasn’t working. The house was very clean except our bare feet became dirty from the floors on the first day before we had been outside. Beds and pillows were all comfortable. There were plenty of cupboards and storage space, books for toddlers and adults, a couple of games, a good iron and ironing board. Thank you Wendy, we had a really wonderful stay in this spacious family holiday home.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kylie T.

Sep 19, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Wendy was easy to communicate with. Was disappointed we had to clean the house when we arrived especially when the rate included a cleaning fee. Due to the cleaning problem we wouldn't stay again.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorna S., Ocean Grove, Victoria

Jul 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid Waters Week Away

The house was fantastic. There were 11 of us (3 families) 5 kids and 6 adults. The house was big enough to fit us all very comfortably. There were plenty of rooms, bathrooms and beds. The house was in a great condition and looked exactly as it did in photos. It was a very short walk to the beach and there is a woollies around the corner. The house is in such a great location. We all had hire cars but you could definitely use public transport to get around as the house is very close to the main road. We all absolutely loved the house and would definitely book it again. The check in and out was easy and instructions left by the owner were very clear. Thanks for everything Wendy.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie R.

Dec 18, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and House

Perfect location, great space, very clean and room for all the family. There was 7 of us so the extra big dining table was super handy.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

leslie g.

Nov 8, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good good

Great

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant G.

Oct 31, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ticked all the right boxes

Property was perfect for our occasion allowing heaps of room for 8 family members. House was comfortable, had everything you need and a few nice little touches supplied by the owners that make that little difference. Checkin was super easy and location was handy to many facilities. Yes there are a few maintenance and little TLC jobs that are evident but they do not detract at all from a pleasant and very comfortable stay. I would stay there again

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lenny V.

Sep 29, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Had a wonderful stay at Wendy's place. The house had lots of space for our large family. The pool was a lovely way to cool off after a long day at the theme park. Wendy was a great host from the time of initial enquiry and throughout our stay. Highly recommended!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sally P.

Jul 17, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not the cleanest of properties we have stayed at but great location.

Easy to rent.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Jul 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Locality Suited us as we had 11 staying and we could all be together handy to everything

Really had a great time with our family all together Handy to everything

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Jun 30, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house and location

We stayed at Wendy and Peter’s house for 10 nights and were totally thrilled with it. The location is wonderful and so easy to get to all attractions on the Gold Coast using the public transport at the end of the street. The house is beautiful and well appointed with plenty of room for the 6 of us to be able to relax very comfortably. I could not recommend this property more highly. We will be back that’s for sure. Thank you.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Jan 30, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best escape

Loved our holiday. House had everything we needed. Plenty of room to move around. Prefect location, close to everything.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Jan 3, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great house for families and groups with lots of sleeping arrangements. House is in a perfect location with walking distance to the beach and Mermaid shops.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Suzan S.

Oct 14, 2020

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our group had a good time in the house. The house is spacious

We enjoyed staying at the house. However the manager’s husband arrived at the property at time 10:00am Sharp, the checkout time when we were taking our food and bags out to the car. He came with cleaners. We over heard him telling cleaners to start cleaning straight away and to push us out. Mind him we paid $$$$ for a week stay with two toddlers and two children under ten years of age. There was no kindness at the end of our stay, it almost felt like our worth is money and nothing else. What a disappointment!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

tim w.

Apr 6, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect holiday location

the property was everything that we needed, spacious and fully equipt , plenty of room all round, pool was great when the sun became too hot. beach access was well within an easy walk. would highly recommend this property.

10/10 Excellent

Logan N.

Mar 7, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

It was great 5 mins from pacific fair, the beach and 20-30 mins from the theme parks. It was very clean and enjoyable

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marion C., Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Jan 17, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gold Coast family getaway

The property housed a family of 9 including couple with two children under 3. The 'granny flat' was great for the little family to afford separation and quiet space for little ones. Pool and outdoor area were north facing and comfortable all day. Open plan living allows for cool breeze to circulate. Single air con in that area provides cooling for all bedrooms in hot summer if you leave bedroom doors open and fans on. One ensuite bedroom in house. Others share sizeable bathroom with shower and tub. Only discomfort was smelly bins waiting for collection. Perhaps a commercial collection could be arranged as we had to leave quite a lot of rubbish after 5 days also. The vanity units were slow to drain and had to clear hair and muck from under plug waste. Cleaners should be made aware. Overall location to beach was great. Good amenities with shopping strip 2 minutes walk away and larger supermarkets a short drive. Close to Pacific Fair for a big shopping day out. Fox TV and Netflix provide back up entertainment. Overall very satisfied with this choice.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

Dec 18, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for a group of 12

We had a great trip, everything was clean and the pool was great! Great location, with bus stop on the corner and tram stop up just up from there.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Dec 17, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Great place, would stay again

4/10 Poor

Adam D.

May 29, 2019

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Unfortunately wasn't a pleasent stay not clean at all...

Very disappointing....not clean and outdated not like listing

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

Nov 27, 2018

Great property for a large group

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Great central location! Close walk to the beach and a short drive to Pacific Fair Shopping Center.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

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